Duma Works is recruiting a Fortification Manager for our client, TechnoServe in Nairobi.
TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries.
TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries.
Program Description: The Food Fortification
Program, a partnership between TechnoServe and Partners in Food Solutions
(PFS), aims to increase the compliance rates of private sector food processors
against national food fortification mandates, thereby increasing the production
of fortified staple foods.
Position description: The FM will manage the
implementation of the Food Fortification Program at the country level, working
within the program resources and mandate to meet the objectives of their
country plan.
The FM will establish
relationships with food processors and industry stakeholders and identify
capacity building needs towards improving industry compliance, he/she will then
work with support from PFS experts to define and execute projects that improve
processor compliance to fortification standards.
The FM will proactively
review, make recommendations and report on programmatic activities to deliver
TechnoServe’s strategic plan for Food Fortification in their country and as
part of the broader regional program.
As well as identifying and supporting technical needs of food processors, the FM will also oversee the country team, which includes a senior business advisor (SBA), supporting complementary business needs of assisted food companies.
As well as identifying and supporting technical needs of food processors, the FM will also oversee the country team, which includes a senior business advisor (SBA), supporting complementary business needs of assisted food companies.
Business support will include
assisting processors with customized business planning, adoption of food
fortification and food safety protocols, overseeing market studies, and
developing customized processor marketing strategies, business operations and
provision of other business advisory services.
As the senior project staff
member in country, the FM will oversee the activities of the country, managing
the country finances and reporting their country progress; he/she will work in
close cooperation with project partners and will receive technical oversight
from the Regional Program Director.
Technical Duties
- Work with
selected companies to identify their challenges to adequate fortification
compliance, support assisted companies with solutions to address these
challenges and coordinate with experts from PFS partner companies as
needed for additional technical advice
- Identify common
fortification industry weaknesses and work with partners to support the
design and delivery of sector wide training workshops to strengthen these
gaps
- Review,
monitor, and report on all programmatic activities including periodic
progress, and financial reports, ensuring strict compliance with TNS’s
objectives, strategies, policies and procedures. Make appropriate
recommendations on the implementation plan
Managerial Duties
- Represent TNS
and the fortification program at the country level, meeting with potential
partners and stakeholders: food processing company directors and production
managers, government institutions and regulators, technical industry
experts, service providers and universities, complimentary programs, NGOs
and related agencies
- Identify,
review and select prospective companies for program support, champion the
needs of selected food companies, familiarize them with the program
offering and help them navigate the fortification regulation requirements
as effectively as possible
- Assist the
Regional Program Director and management unit in timely tracking of
country expenditures, budget management and forecasting, HR recruiting and
country staff management, monitoring and evaluation of program results and
the development of country workplans
- Represent the
country activities through reports, presentations, hosting of leadership,
donor or stakeholder site visits and other communications as required.
Key Organizational
Relationships
- The FM will
report directly to the Regional Program Director on strategic issues
related to work planning, targets, budgets, staff and program delivery
- The FM will
receive technical oversight and support from the PFS Technical Lead with
respects to training and technology transfer to assisted companies
- Kenya Country
Director to align with country objectives, administrative and compliance
requirements and to receive support and assistance from the local office
as required
- Regional
M&E manager to facilitate data capture and reporting
- Regional
program accountant to reconcile program expenses, budget tracking and
prepare for upcoming expenses
Skills and Attributes
- Food processing
experience, preferably in staple foods, with an understanding of quality
management, food regulatory compliance and fortification technology
- Strong project
management and strategic thinking abilities
- Analytical mind
and commitment to quality; rigorous approach with a high level of
attention to detail.
- Highly level of
integrity – present truthful information in an appropriate and helpful
matter and keeps confidences
Core competences required
- Proven ability
to work in an environment requiring collaboration with the private sector,
government, and national and international organizations
- Strong
negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Flexible,
proactive, goal-oriented and with a willingness to travel in challenging
environments.
- Ability to work
in a multi-cultural environment
- Ability to use
initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet
deadlines.
- Clear and
systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment, problem solving, and
creativity
- Problem solving
an decision making
- Organizing,
planning and time management
- Team
work/relationship – works cooperatively and flexibly with other members of
the team with the full understanding of the role to be played as a team
member or leader
Experience, Education and
other requirements
- At least 5
years of experience working in the food industry for either the private
sector or implementing on behalf of a development program, with strong
quality management experience a must
- Managerial
experience, including supervision of staff, budget management and use of
project management systems
- Bachelor’s in
Food Technology, Nutrition, or food industry related fields; Master’s
preferred
- Computer
literacy with excellent Excel, MS word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills
- Excellent
command of spoken and written English is essential
- Working
knowledge of Swahili is highly desirable
- Ability and
willingness to travel both locally and abroad
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Deadline for receiving applications: 5th December 2016
N.B.* You will receive a confirmation email and an alert to take a basic screening test over SMS or online. The email with the test may not arrive immediately. Please be patient. The email/SMS test will typically be 5-8 questions to help us understand your background. Regular SMS rates apply to the test. If you have any issues with the process, please reach out to +254702093793.
If you apply and don’t meet these minimum qualifications, we won’t be able to forward your application to the employer.
Deadline for receiving applications: 5th December 2016
N.B.* You will receive a confirmation email and an alert to take a basic screening test over SMS or online. The email with the test may not arrive immediately. Please be patient. The email/SMS test will typically be 5-8 questions to help us understand your background. Regular SMS rates apply to the test. If you have any issues with the process, please reach out to +254702093793.
If you apply and don’t meet these minimum qualifications, we won’t be able to forward your application to the employer.